Health risk

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Health risk

Health risk (pronunciation: /ˈhɛlθ rɪsk/) refers to the potential for adverse effects or harm resulting from exposure to certain factors or conditions.

Etymology

The term 'health risk' is derived from the Old English 'hǣlth' (meaning 'wholeness, a being whole, sound or well') and the early 17th century Dutch 'risico' or Italian 'rischio' (meaning 'danger or hazard').

Definition

A health risk is the likelihood of an adverse health effect resulting from exposure to a health hazard. This can include risks from disease, injury, mental health conditions, and environmental factors.

Related Terms

  • Risk factor: A characteristic, condition, or behavior that increases the likelihood of getting a disease or injury.
  • Risk assessment: The process of evaluating the risk(s) resulting from a hazard(s), taking into account the adequacy of any existing controls, and deciding whether or not the risk(s) is acceptable.
  • Risk management: The process of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks arising from operational factors and making decisions that balance risk costs with mission benefits.
  • Public health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.

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